Hi, I'm George Wu - UX Designer (via Trilyon) at Google
I'm driven by designing intuitive interfaces for emerging tech like AI and XR. I love tackling complex challenges, translating user needs into elegant solutions, and mentoring the next generation of designers.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Launched innovative features for global platforms like Google Maps.
Specializes in designing next-generation product experiences for emerging technologies like XR and AI.
Can help others by pioneering advanced product designs for AI and XR experiences.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Design Experience
Developed core UI/UX and front-end skills through impactful freelance work and early-stage startup collaborations, gaining exposure to diverse project scopes.
✦ UI/UX
✦ Front-end Development
✦ Startups
Scaling Innovation at Tech Giants
Contributed to major product launches and feature developments at Google, focusing on platforms like Maps and YouTube, and exploring emerging tech.
✦ Product Design
✦ Emerging Tech
Leadership in Design Education
Transitioned into an academic leadership role, shaping curriculum and guiding instructional teams to foster student success in the tech industry.
✦ Academia
✦ Mentorship
✦ Curriculum Development
Current Focus: Advanced Product Design
Engaged in senior design roles, pushing boundaries with AI-driven experiences and complex interface design, preparing for future technological shifts.
✦ AI
✦ XR
✦ Senior Design
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneer in Emerging Tech Design
Designing the future of user interaction
✦ Expertise in 3D, XR, gen AI, and conversational interfaces.
✦ Prototyping complex interactions with tools like Unity and Unreal Engine.
✦ Launching innovative features for global platforms like Google Maps.
Holistic Product Development Strategist
From concept to launch, a full-cycle approach
✦ Mastery of UX/UI, UXR, and front-end development.
✦ Facilitating agile sprints and managing client projects effectively.
✦ Synthesizing data into actionable insights via personas and user stories.
Dedicated Design Educator & Mentor
Cultivating the next generation of design talent
✦ Led design, marketing, and development instructors as Academic Director.
✦ Mentored students now employed at Meta, Snap, and Deloitte.
✦ Passionate about knowledge sharing and skill development in design.
I'm excited about
✦ Collaborating with forward-thinking individuals on cutting-edge product initiatives.
✦ Exploring new paradigms in AI and XR interfaces to shape future user experiences.
✦ Finding opportunities to mentor emerging talent and contribute to design education.
I can help with
✦ Providing expert guidance on designing for emerging technologies like AI and XR.
✦ Offering strategic product design reviews and process optimization for startups.
✦ Sharing insights on building effective design teams and educational programs.
I would love your help on
✦ Connections to VCs or startups focused on decentralized or agentic AI.
✦ Discussions with leaders in the spatial computing and volumetric video space.
✦ Opportunities to collaborate on open-source projects related to design tools.